37th Plenary Meeting of Economic and Social Council 2018 Session

Impact of armed conflict on children takes center stage as Economic and Social Council continues humanitarian affairs segment at 37th meeting.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Economic and Social Council
• Video Length: 02:42:23
• Production Date: 20 June 2018
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: HENRIETTA FORE
• Corporate Name: INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS - ICRC; UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND - UNICEF
• Subject Topical: CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICTS; HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS
• Geographic Subject: SOUTH SUDAN
• MAMS Id: 2181477
• Parent Id: 2180798

Description

Panel discussion: Addressing the impact of armed conflict on children – strengthening the response to meet children’s needs. The ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) has been an essential platform for discussing the activities and issues related to strengthening the coordination of the humanitarian assistance of the United Nations. The HAS provides a key opportunity for Member States, the United Nations system, humanitarian and development partners, the private sector and affected communities to discuss emerging and pressing humanitarian issues.